Jean Hanlon’s family criticises the status of the man convicted of her murder in Crete, saying he remains free despite the conviction. Multiple reports state that the court found the defendant guilty of murder and that he is an adult man in his 50s. However, he is not immediately detained and instead remains at liberty while he appeals the conviction. The Scotsman reports that the court recognises the man’s mental condition, describing it as diminished responsibility due to his mental state, which formed part of the sentencing outcome. The son of Jean Hanlon is quoted expressing anger at the decision to allow the case to continue through the appeals process rather than requiring custody immediately. Taken together, the coverage indicates that the legal proceedings have reached a murder conviction stage in Crete, but that the case is not yet final because an appeal is underway. The family’s reaction focuses on the gap between conviction and custody, particularly given the court’s findings about the defendant’s mental state.